LBJ Orders 2000 Marines From Dominican Republic
President Johnson ordered 2000 Marines withdrawn from the Dominican Republic while saying the Communist threat remains. He described Vietnam combat losses as substantial and noted continued U.S. force levels on the island. Johnson spoke at a White House news conference, and also addressed his daughter’s high school graduation.
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A Chronicle Snapshots Lubbock News Highlights
The page lists various items from Lubbock area coverage including school contracts for new band rooms, air force training at Reese AFB, GOP leadership unity, a full funeral for a dog named Sheila, GM presidency milestone for James M Roche, a Japan coal mine explosion, Marine withdrawals from the Dominican Republic, Malaysia Indonesian raider hunt, and a comic dictionary feature.
Viet Nam Ambushes Kill U S Troops and Air Losses
U S paratroopers kill four Viet Cong 40 miles northeast of Saigon in a night ambush as US and Vietnamese forces pursue the enemy. In the central highlands a convoy is ambushed, an American officer and enlisted man are killed, while Navy jets are downed in northern raids. Australian troops begin arriving in Saigon to join Bien Hoa base garrison.
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Texas Weather Brings Thunder and Tornado Alerts
A vast rain belt stretched from New England to Nevada sparking tornado alerts in Oklahoma Kansas and South Dakota while hail battered Groom Texas near Amarillo and storms extended into the Midwest. Texas saw hot humid conditions with highs in the 90s and 100s in South Texas.
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Lubbock Real Estate Appraised At 656 Million In Tax Survey
The city’s real estate value for tax purposes is 656.2138 million with 149.68908 million in personal property, from a tax equalization survey. School district real estate stands at 660 million with 151.00488 million in personal property and 30 million car tax appraisal. Figures were released at City Hall after almost a year of study by Eric Ehrenberg and Co. Officials cautioned not to compare with last year as equalization aims differ.
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Two Texas Tech professors retire after 56 years teaching
Emeritus status is awarded to Dr. Seth Shepard McKay and Dr. Oscar Arvyl Kinchen who retire after a combined 112 years of service. McKay, an authority on Texas politics, awaits publication of After Spindletop, while Kinchen, a Civil War specialist, plans full time writing.
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Tech professor recalls athletic roots shaping teaching
A Tech professor reflects on a long career inspired by athletics. He earned varsity letters in baseball at Baylor and Texas and recalls teaching three All-America football stars in his classes. He notes students learned of his athletic background and lists Peacock Military College, San Marcos Baptist Academy, and North Texas State University as places shaping his early life.
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Premier Chou En-lai to Meet Ayub Khan in Rawalpindi
Informants say Premier Chou En-lai of Communist China will discuss Viet Nam and peace in Asia with President Mohammed Ayub Khan during his Rawalpindi visit today. The talks are part of efforts to ease tensions in Asia.
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Marina Oswald Weds Kenneth Porter In Texas Elope
Marina Oswald 23 and Kenneth Jess Porter 27 married by a Justice of the Peace in Fate Texas after a flight to Oklahoma for a blood test and a dash to Sherman for a license to elude reporters. They returned to Richardson where reporters mobbed them. The bride wore a white dress and said she wanted to be alone with her husband.
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Kenneth Jess Porter
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Sherman
M. S. Porter
Brownfield
Richardson
Newlyweds In Oklahoma License Move Draws Notice
The couple filed for a marriage license in Sherman after a blood test in Durant, Oklahoma to bypass Texas waiting rules. Justice Leonard said Sheriff W J Fry brought the pair and three witnesses to his office at 6:45 pm. the bride wore a white dress with pink polka dots.
Gemini 4 set for Thursday launch on space journey
Command pilot James McDivitt said he and Ed White and their Gemini 4 craft are ready for a Thursday launch. Weather looks good for a four day flight and medical exams found them in excellent condition. The mission will test extended space exposure and rendezvous with their booster in the first such test.
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China Sea
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Space Cadets uncover cache in vacant Iowa lot
In Iowa, 12 Space Cadets aged 5 to 12 dug on a vacant lot once containing an old garage. They uncovered five coffee cans with five jars of gold coins and old tensioned bills. Leonard Siedhoff, father of a member, recounted the excited shouting as the jars were revealed.
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17000 Baptists Meet in Dallas Urging War on Moral Decay
A 108th annual Southern Baptist convention drew about 17000 attendees to Dallas Municipal Auditorium. Leaders urged moral renewal amid tensions over Negro rights. Rev C Dabney of Denver spoke as delegates from across the nation gathered for the 10.6 million strong denomination.
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Weather Map: Lubbock Area Clear with mild temps
The forecast for Lubbock and vicinity calls for clear to partly cloudy skies with little temperature change. High near 90, low tonight in the mid 60s, with moderate southwesterly winds today and tonight.
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